An award-winning retelling of the Biblical creation story from a star of the Harlem Renaissance and an acclaimed illustrator
James Weldon Johnson, author of the civil rights anthem "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," wrote this beautiful Bible-learning story in 1922, at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Set in the Deep South, The Creation alternates breathtaking scenes from Genesis with images of a country preacher under a tree retelling the story for children.
The exquisite detail of James E. Ransome's sun-dappled paintings and the sophisticated rhythm of the free verse pay tribute to Black American oral traditions of country sermonizing and storytelling: As far as the eye of God could see/ Darkness covered everything/ Blacker than a hundred midnights/ Down in a cypress swamp. . . .
This beautiful new edition of the classic Coretta Scott King Award winner features a fresh, modern design, a reimagined cover, and an introduction of the remarkable life of James Weldon Johnson. Beneath the dust jacket, the case features a detail of Ransome's beautiful night sky, spangled with stars.
A Junior Library Guild selection!
| ISBN: | 9780823440252 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2018 |
| Author: | James Weldon Johnson |
| Illustrator: | James Ransome |
| Publisher: | Holiday House an imprint of Candlewick Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Bible Stories Poetry Books for Children Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories |
An award-winning retelling of the Biblical creation story from a star of the Harlem Renaissance and an acclaimed illustratorJames Weldon Johnson, author of the civil rights anthem "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," wrote this beautiful Bible-learning story in 1922, at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Set in the Deep South, The Creation alternates breathtaking scenes from Genesis with images of a country preacher under a tree retelling the story for children.
The Creation features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Bible Stories, Poetry Books for Children, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories
Hardback. £17.09, down from the £18.99 cover price. Not Available.
The Creation was written by James Weldon Johnson and published by Holiday House an imprint of Candlewick Press
The Creation has 40 pages
£17.09, reduced from £18.99. Not Available.